Casualty Defense Attorney - Growth & Flexible Schedule

DEGAN BLANCHARD & NASH A PROFE; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance $50,000

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

HSA with Firm Contribution

Dependent Care FSA

Generous PTO

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Degan, Blanchard, and Nash (DBN) in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Casualty Attorney with 4–8 years of experience in casualty, personal injury, premises liability, transportation, or general civil litigation. You will manage a diverse caseload and advance case strategies.

The role involves motions, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation, collaborating with clients and experts to achieve favorable outcomes. Louisiana bar admission, JD required, strong writing and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Louisiana State Bar in good standing.
• 4–8 years of casualty litigation experience, including trials.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of professionalism and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload of casualty defense matters.
• Conducting legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation-related documents.
• Representing clients at depositions, mediations, hearings, and court proceedings.
• Developing case strategies, evaluating liability and damages exposure, and providing practical legal counsel to clients.
• Collaborating with clients, experts, and colleagues to drive successful case outcomes and efficiently resolve claims.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and staying current on casualty law and litigation practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Litigation experience

Time management

Ethical standards

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission - Louisiana

Job description

Degan, Blanchard, and Nash (DBN) in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Casualty Attorney with 4–8 years of experience in casualty, personal injury, premises liability, transportation, or general civil litigation. You will manage a diverse caseload and advance case strategies.

The role involves motions, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation, collaborating with clients and experts to achieve favorable outcomes. Louisiana bar admission, JD required, strong writing and advocacy skills.